Looking for something more capable than a road bike? Not scared of a little dirt and mud? Or, commute rain, hail or shine? The Cell Brunswick is the bike for you! Escape the tarmac with the adaptability of a cyclocross race bike that is equally capable of being accessorised into the ultimate all-weather commuter or touring bike.

Now in its second generation, it’s fair to ask how we could improve on a bike that claimed BikeRadar’s Editor’s Choice award! With two seasons of ‘cross racing, countless commutes and plenty of gravel adventures aboard the original Brunswick, Cell’s in-house Bike Designer Dave Musgrove knew the subtle changes that would take this great bike, and make it awesome. Updated tube shapes, optimised geometry, wider tyre clearance, improved chain line & heel clearance along with a wider spread of gearing, takes the Brunswick 1.0 to the next level of commuter, crosser or gravel/adventure bikes.

This lightweight 6061 aluminium tubing has three different thicknesses throughout each tube, saving weight from the centre of the tubes and improving strength at the joins, just where it's needed.

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This lightweight 6061 aluminium tubing has three different thicknesses throughout each tube, saving weight from the centre of the tubes and improving strength at the joins, just where it's needed.

Using hydroforming to reshape aluminium tubing both saves weight and increases frame strength

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Using hydroforming to reshape this light weight aluminium tubing both saves weight and increases frame strength. Reducing material where less strength is required saves unnecessary weight. Reshaping the tubes can increase weld area at key junctions such as the head tube and bottom bracket, hence distributing forces over a larger area.

Disc brakes provide consistent braking performance in all conditions, whether dry and dusty or wet and muddy. Hydraulic brakes have greater modulation and increased power when compared to cable activated discs. At the same time, they also require less adjustment or maintenance. Larger rotors provide increased power, hence some bikes are equipped with a 180mm front rotor to provide more power where it's needed.

Our verdict? The Brunswick is a jack-of-all-trades drop-bar touring bike at a brilliant price. No matter what kind of riding you’re thinking about, it can handle it.

"Neat touches abound, including the ability to carry three bottles, a full complement of front and rear rack mounts, drillings for mudguards and fully enclosed cable housings that run underneath the down tube."

"we belted the Brunswick around our local singletrack with no drama, surprising the riders of more off-road orientated machines in the process"

The Australian direct to consumer brand has had a bit of a renaissance in the past few years and is now offering a range of bikes that perform as well, if not better, than those which cost twice as much.

"Whether it was tight corners on a 'cross race course, flowing singletrack or fast descents on dirt roads the Brunswick’s handling was unflappable."

"We had absolutely no trouble with the Rival 1x11 drivetrain and found the 11-36T cassette and 40T chainring offered miles of range."

BikeRadar verdict: "The Brunswick doesn't need flashy parts or a big brand name behind it. Instead, it relies on good design and smart spec which makes for a super-fun ride"

These well-thought out bikes are designed for ‘proper’ riding, and backed up by impressively good value pricing, they’re developing a solid reputation. This is especially the case with the Brunswick, their locally designed aluminium bike with a cyclocross and gravel riding focus.

"Use it as a road bike, a commuter bike, a gravel bike, a cyclocross bike, a touring bike, bike-packing bike, a bike bike."

"Through the thickest mud and the driest roads, the single-ring drivetrain never missed a beat."

"We loved our time on this thing, it opened up possibilities and had us exploring trails we’d not consider on a mountain bike, so we’re all about it."

Here in Australia, Cell Bikes has consistently impressed us throughout the year. Their consumer-direct business model hits near criminal price points, but most importantly, the ride quality is competitive with the big brands.

"This cyclocross bike proved to be so versatile and so well priced, that it's a worthy contender for anyone's second bike."

"From regular commuting, to CX racing to just exploring gravel back roads, the Brunswick does it all without fuss."

Cell have worked hard on the Brunswick, with the aim of creating a multipurpose bike that can handle a range of uses. So, how does it go? Well, after a few weeks with the Brunswick, we have got a lot of good things to say about it.

"Overall the Brunswick was pretty close to perfect for the commute."

"Awesome fun. Need more explanation than that?"

"Commute, race or tour, the Cell Brunswick gets it all done at a price that won't blow the bank."

One more confession. Last one I promise... This is the cheapest bike I've ridden in about 10 years, so I wasn't expecting much.

"On to the pave' section and the bike starts to show its true colours, the supple sidewalls of the Vittorias conform over cobbles whilst the carbon fork and carbon seat post do a reasonable job of damping out some of the vibrations."

"Cross slopes are tackled with ease, even getting a little airtime over a few jumps is shrugged off with a feeling of control."

"If you're looking for a commuter that can get you into CX, or that N+1 bike for those gravel grinds – I highly recommend this bike."

Ratings & Reviews

Most Recent Reviews

| 18/7/2016 4:07 PM

Cell Brunswick 1.0

by Micky - verified purchaser

~1000km done, mix of commuting, gravel, off road in all conditions. (commuting with a heavy laptop pannier pack)�pretty good ride for the price point. the bike is very comfortable, responsive and the Rival group set is surprisingly good.�my only gripe is with the cable housing routing, the front cable housing is so tight that it keeps rubbing on the frame every time i turn the handlebars which has already worn some of the paint off. not sure if its a once off or this is common.��Overall a very good bike, fit for purpose and would recommend to those who want a reliable all rounder bike.

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| 21/6/2016 5:03 PM

Love at first ride

by archiver - verified purchaser

This is an amazing bike for the money. Great looks, smooth ride and just a lot of fun to flick around. Great service from Cell as well, excellent advice up front and the bike arrived well packed.

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| 6/5/2016 9:35 AM

Beginner Cyclist

by grungysquash - verified purchaser

OK so as the tittle states - I'm a beginner, forced into hard labour due to a type 2 diagnosis of diabetes, caused by a lack of exercise. So I'm a 47Yo male, not massively overweight but clearly enough to start a health problem decided the best cause of action was cycling after trying running.��Anyway the bike - I'm very impressed - now cycling to work 15Ks each way even for me I'm able to do this in 40min, with average speed 24Km/h on this bike - great gearing allows me to get up the steepest hills on this run. Bike weight is reasonably light but it won't win any awards for weight. If you know Sydney cycling from Lugarno to Auburn so there is certainly a few hills in the way.��For a beginner like me, not a road racer this is a great bike��Cell bikes were brilliant - collected this from the shop they took the time to run me through the bike, fitted the peddles for me and also the cleats in my shoes. As a novice I felt very comfortable with this buying decision, and the support the local shop in Sydney provided me.

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